CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,192 km
4,469 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,192 km
4,469 mi / 3,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB OPU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code CMB OPU
ICAO Code VCBI AYBM
City Colombo Balimo
Country Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 30 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Colombo (CMB) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 7,192 kilometers (4,469 miles / 3,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in Colombo, it's 03:44 in Balimo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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